Harp lessons are offered to beginning, intermediate, and advanced students from ages 5 to adult. For students ages five through seven, one year of piano study is a prerequisite to starting harp lessons. For older children and adults, no previous musical training is necessary.
Lessons are held weekly in my home studio in Jacksonville, Illinois, or at The Music Factory in Springfield, Illinois. Group harp classes for beginners are offered at my Springfield location, with harps provided for in-class use.
As a harp teacher, I structure lessons around the specific goals of each individual student. We will focus on technique and building a varied repertoire, and well as on music theory, music history, ear training, orchestral repertoire, and ensemble performance.
Students will be able to participate in the yearly studio recitals, with competitions and adjudications available for those who are interested.
All students taking private lessons must have a harp at home on which they can practice. Pedal and lever harps can be rented or purchased from locations in Chicago, Illinois, and Bloomington, Indiana. The purchase of exercise, repertoire, and theory books will be required. I stock all required materials, and you are able to purchase them in the studio.
To begin study, I require a free, no-obligation interview/audition. This allows you to see if lessons in my studio will be a good fit for you and your goals. You do not have to have anything prepared to perform for this brief interview.
Acceptance into my studio is not based on talent, but on motivation, eagerness, openness to teacher’s suggestions, musical potential, and attitude. Please contact me to set up this initial meeting or ask any questions you may have.
“Hi Devon! I just wanted to send you a heartfelt thank you from Jon and I for your beautiful music at our wedding. You did an amazing job, and I can’t thank you enough for playing our song during the ceremony. It could not have been more perfect. We had many compliments on how amazing the music was, and how nice it was to sit outside and listen. It meant the world to us!”
“I wanted to say thank you so much for making our day extra special with your beautiful music. Everything was so beautiful and personal and the guests loved the ambiance that you helped create.”
“Thank you so so much for making our wedding day absolutely perfect. I am forever appreciative. It was the best day of our lives!! I’m obsessing over everything still and wishing I could start the day over!”
“I would recommend Devon to anyone looking for music for their event. She played at our wedding. She was responsive and worked with us to ensure our music was perfect. She was very kind and I even picked songs that were not part of her main list. She showed up ahead of time and I knew I could depend on her. Thank you so much for making our day so memorable!! Numerous of our guests also commented on how lovely of a touch the harpist was to our ceremony.”
“Thank you for coming to play for my granddaughter’s wedding. The music was absolutely beautiful.”
“I wanted to thank you again for playing for our first Brown Bag this Advent. I was the most peaceful concert I have attended. I loved your selections, you played some of my favorite carols. It was just a beautiful concert in a lovely venue. Thank you again.”